Butyrate Protects Porcine Colon Epithelium from Hypoxia-Induced Damage on a Functional Level

The large intestinal epithelium is confronted with the necessity to adapt quickly to varying levels of oxygenation. In contrast to other tissues, it meets this requirement successfully and remains unharmed during (limited) hypoxic periods. The large intestine is also the site of bacterial fermentati...

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Main Authors: Franziska Dengler, Anika Kraetzig, Gotthold Gäbel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/305